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Travel Delays As York Avenue Closes In East Cowes

There are long delays in and out of East Cowes this morning (Thursday).

York Avenue has been closed for works by Island Roads.

It's shut from its junction with New Barn Road to its junction with Osborne House entrance, for a distance of 491 metres.

Diversions are in place.

Southern Vectis buses are diverting from Whippingham Road - via Saunders Way, Beatrice Ave, Victoria Grove and Adelaide Grove to resume normal route. Diversion operates in both directions.

Island Roads is hoping to complete the work in around two weeks but has applied for a three-week road closure to allow for unforeseen delays.

Keith Gourlay, Island Roads construction manager, said as much of the project as possible has been completed under traffic lights.

He said:

“Given the depth of the excavation required to strengthen the road and in order to keep the site safe for our staff, it is necessary to close the road for this next phase. 

“We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this work will cause. But as all those who use it will know, this is a section that is very much in need not just of resurfacing but of rebuilding as well.

“We hope that this extensive work now will ensure this busy gateway road remains in good condition for many years to come.”

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